oath
Translation
oath, vow, curse, swear word
Examples
He took an oath of loyalty.
He took an oath of loyalty.
She muttered an oath under her breath.
She muttered an oath under her breath.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) to take an oath of (sth.) He took an oath of loyalty.
((under one's breath)) to mutter an oath under one's breath She muttered an oath under her breath.
Similar Words
Synonyms: vow, pledge, promise; curse, expletive
Etymology
From Old English 'āþ', related to German 'Eid' (oath).
Memory Tips
Think of a courtroom scene where someone takes an 'oath' on a book. Or, think of an angry person shouting an 'oath' (a curse word).